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Outrigger Honua Kai Resort & SpavsHotel Wailea
Both Honua Kai Resort & Spa and Hotel Wailea are praised by expert writers. On balance, Honua Kai Resort & Spa ranks marginally higher than Hotel Wailea. Honua Kai Resort & Spa has a TripExpert Score of 83 with praise from 8 publications including Condé Nast Traveler, Lonely Planet and Fodor's.
Outrigger Honua Kai Resort & Spa
Gayot
Fodor's
Oyster
Zagat
Condé Nast Traveler
Travel + Leisure
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
130 Kai Malina Parkway, Lahaina, Maui, HI 96761
From $384/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
"This 618-suite resort is situated atop 38 acres in a prime North Beach Kaanapali location."
"Two high-rise towers contain these individually-owned eco-friendly (and family-friendly) units combining the conveniences of a condo with the full service of a hotel." Full review
Upscale
"Honua Kai Resort & Spa, made up of individually owned units, combines hotel amenities in an upscale condominium complex." Full review
4.7
""It has it all" rave fans of this "classy" condo resort set on "lush" grounds along Kaanapali Beach, with "huge" suites that are "nothing short of fantastic.""
Readers' Choice Award
"This all-suite resort resides on 38 acres right off of Kaanapali North Beach." Full review
"Situated at the northern end of Ka'anapali Resort, Honua Kai is one of the island's most comfortable beachfront resorts." Full review
"Since opening in 2009, this North Kaanapali Beach resort has quickly become a favorite with residents and locals alike." Full review
Top Choice
"This breezy oasis in northern Kaʻanapali feels less frenetic than similar properties along Kaʻanapali Beach 2 miles south." Full review
Hotel Wailea
Jetsetter
Gayot
The Telegraph
Hideaway Report
Forbes Travel Guide
Travel + Leisure
Fodor's
Oyster
Condé Nast Traveler
Travel + Leisure Show All Reviews
555 Kaukahi Street, Wailea, Maui, HI 96753
From $784/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
"Luxurious Maui enclave that offers best of both worlds – beach action by day, zen-like serenity by night." Full review
"This relaxing hideaway opened in 1990 and remains one of Wailea's best-kept secrets --- probably because it's not on the beach."
9.0
"This Relais & Châteaux property has panoramic ocean views, swanky eco-inspired lodgings and perhaps more garden acreage per guest than any other Maui hotel." Full review
92.0
"Tranquil hillside hideaway set amid 15 acres of mature tropical gardens." Full review
Recommended
"Nestled within one of Maui’s
most exclusive enclaves, Hotel Wailea is an intimate, tranquil escape complete
with the cliffside views of your Instagram dreams." Full review
"The hotel is set up as an adults-only ecape and is custom-catered towards couples; it also recently became Hawaii's only Relais and Châteaux property. " Full review
"This adults-only, luxury boutique hotel, perched on a quiet hillside above Wailea, delivers romance with spectacular views" Full review
Romantic
"Hotel Wailea was once a budget hotel in upscale Wailea, but a complete renovation in 2014 turned this property into a luxury stunner with all the trimmings of a stylish boutique hotel." Full review
"If you want an outstanding experience on Maui, this hotel doesn't disappoint in any department." Full review
"This luxurious Relais & Chateaux resort offers 72 suites spread over 15 acres, with ocean and garden views"
Maui Travel Guide
March 2, 2021